Production Notes

	Production number: 95415-81
	Original US airdate: 26th February, 1996
	Written by: Lawrence Shore
	Directed by: Paolo Barzman
	Guest Cast: Kristin Minter (Rachel MacLeod), Ricco Ross (Kassim), Ben Feitelson (Nasir Al Deneb), Vernon Dobtcheff (Hamad); Tomer Sisley (Reza), Peta Wilson (Inspector), Karim Salah (Boadin Al Deneb), Soumaya Akaaboune (Aliya), Dine Souli (Official)

Flashbacks

	1480, Aragon region, Spain Kassim's past - including the foundation of his close association with the Al Deneb family - is revealed when he makes an oath to his dying master as the Moors are driven out of Spain.
	1755, North Africa Duncan makes his fateful "promise" to Kassim in exchange for the life of a boy who has fallen in love with one of the Al Deneb family.

Other Immortals

Kassim

Trivia

	This is Kristin Minter's final appearance as Rachel MacLeod, reprising her role from D1, 'Homeland' and a brief cameo at the end of D14, 'Deliverance'.
	Ricco Ross is a close friend of Adrian Paul's and has a rich CV across both sides of the Atlantic, including roles in Doctor Who, Hill Street Blues and Jeeves and Wooster.
	French actor Vernon Dobtcheff is a recognisable face thanks to his extensive CV that stretches back to the 1960s (see here). He previously played the role of Carlo Luchesi in the season one episode A14, 'For Evil's Sake'.

Verdict
An excellent premise - Duncan is put in an awkward position by an ill-thought promise made centuries before - is let down slightly by its execution. Kassim is an interesting character though - it's a shame he never made a comeback. B+